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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.63, 2,910.43 and 553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.63, 2,910.43 and 553.60 is: 830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.63 : 2,910.43 = 553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.63/2,910.43 = 553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.63x = 2,910.43 × 553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.63x = 1,611,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,218.38/1,940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.26

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